Lypha Robineau-Desvoidy     |     Sub-family: Tachininae
Distribution: widespread
Remarks: postpedicel 2-4 times as long as pedicel; frontal setae descending to level of base of arista or below; scutum with 3 pairs of presutural acrostichal setae; scutellum with fine crossed apical setae; vertex of male about 2/5 of eye in dorsal view; abdominal tergites more or less fused dorsally; L. nivalis Herting with posterior katepisternal seta arising distinctly below level of anterior seta
Body length range: 4 - 8mm
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lypha dubia_capo (M)
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